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Would anyone know how the engine is installed in a 40 special after it has been painted and detailed? Looks like I'm going to have to remove some bolts some where. Thanks Rich

Does anyone know if the spring loaded latches on the door frame are available new? I need all 4 if possible for a 40 special. Thanks, Rich

Does anyone know how to put narrow belt pulleys on a 41 248? I want to use an alternator. Thanks, Rich

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By different do you mean the auto crank needs a pilot bushing or is there something else?

It may be an old subject but I couldn't find anything in the archives. Does anything internally have to be done to a 52 263 to go from auto to stick? Thank you. Rich

What has always worked for me is to loosen the pp bolts so they are just hanging on. Slide the trans. in and the disc. will move to line up. Then tighten the trans bolts, then the pp bolts. Works every time and you don't need a spare pilot shaft. Rich

Would any one on the west side of US have a 263 ready to run complete straight 8 or a good short block? Trying to make to the Portland show. Thanks Rich

After years of competing at the highest levels of competition at the the Mopar Nationals and going through the intense stress of being judged in my class with like cars all near me I now have some Buicks which I love. I would like to offer this advice. Park your car wherever you can, close the door and get out and enjoy the show. Your blood pressure will thank you. Rich

Would anyone have the dimensions and line size/spacing for the pinstripes on 1940 special wheels? Sent mine in for blasting and forgot to measure them. Thanks, Rich

Anyone know where the BEST place to get carburator kits for a 41 twin carb special? Thanks Rich

Whats the budget?

Sold. Headed for San Diego. Thanks everyone. Rich

The tires are just a set I had. Probably 40%. I would say for your trip it could use tires and new heater hoses. Everything else is OK. Rich

ind not run since 71.New or rebuilt brakes ,carb, waterpump, fuelpump, m/c w/c RADIATOR ($675) after market air from way back. Commpresor turns doesnt blow cold. Starts easy runs great. All windows roll up down . decent usable interior in blue, white, silver with new dk blue carpet.All original parts .This would be a fine first time cruiser. $5500 See pics on Portland Oregon Craigslist Dont really know. Ive only driven to work and back a couple of times. Maybe 100 miles total since I got it running. Richard

Sorry but this smart phone is smarter than me. Its on Portland Craigslist, clark/cowlitz county 55 Century or 55 Buick. It should come up like that. Rich

Barn find not run since 71.New or rebuilt brakes ,carb, waterpump, fuelpump, m/c w/c RADIATOR ($675) after market air from way back. Commpresor turns doesnt blow cold. Starts easy runs great. All windows roll up down . decent usable interior in blue, white, silver with new dk blue carpet.All original parts .This would be a fine first time cruiser. $5500 See pics on Portland Oregon Craigslist

I have a 55 century 4 dr hardtop that will be for sale at the PIR april swap meet. Solid car with p/s decent usable interior in blue white silver with new correct carpet. New gas tank,sending unit, rebuilt carb,fuel pump by pro shop, ALL windows roll up down in out like they should. No body damage ,was owned by local auto shop from new.Not run since 1971. Starts easy runs well. I still am working on a brake issue which will be done here shortly. would like $5000

I will keep then in mind if a standard set does not come up. Thanks Rich

What do you want for yours? Are they standard bore? Rich

Anyone have a complete set of standard bore 248 1941 pistons. Or a good source other than kanter? Thanks Rich

I have a buddy that owns a glass shop in Vancouver WA and his advice (and required by law as he is a glasier) is to have the window urethaned in then put the inner mouldings in. Rich

The inside garnish mouldings.

I'll try soon, but it must have worked because the original owner family I got it from drove it daily until 1971. Rich

Well I found out that it is an over the counter power brake add on done in the 50s by the original owner because he was towing a trailer. Looks like it sez bendix on it and draws it's vacuum from a 'T' into the dual action fuel pump. Currently I am rebuilding the MC and should have it going by this weekend. Rich